Falling Leaves Shop Hop 2012 September 21 - 29

6 Great Shops - 9 Wonderful Days 1 Fantastic Quilt “Autumn Splendor” with 6 center options (a different option at each shop with kits

available) Free block patterns with fabric for Autumn Splendor quilt

Free finishing directions for Autumn Splendor Quilt when you visit all 6 shops Finishing Kits will be available at each shop

Register for wonderful Gift Baskets Don’t forget to check out the demo’s

ALSO….. Terrific Prizes for those turning in a full passport...

*Janome Sewing Machine *Gift Certificates

*Quilting Service for queen size quilt and more!

Homespun Happenings from The Calico Shoppe

www.calicoshoppe.com

Fall 2012

It’s that wonderful time of year when Mother Nature

shows all her glory in beautiful shades of Autumn!

It’s also that time of year when we are all returning

to our sewing studio’s for the comfort only fabric

can give us. It is our version of the “Man Cave”.

We will let the men think they came up with that

“special place” but we have been doing it for genera-

tions!!!

So start planning those fall/winter projects and The

Calico Shoppe will help with inspiration and the

most gorgeous fabrics, books and patterns for all

your sewing needs. We also have great classes, a

terrific Mystery Quilt Club starting, and so much

more. Please join us for fun, inspiration and camara-

derie!

Bus tours welcomed!

Please phone ahead so we

can make your visit special

1-888-225-4260

Don’t forget our

“CLOSET OF SAVINGS”

Great buys on fabric, books and patterns!

40% to 50% off

Everyday!

New fabrics added weekly!

Civil War Club 2013 The Legacy Sampler

In January we will begin our Civil War Club for 2013. Registration is starting now, so be sure to register early to be a part of this sensational quilt club. We will be doing 2 blocks per month with

the finishing blocks being tackled the 9th month. Each month you will be getting a little bio into

the life of that months designers. Use your scraps in brown, red, and blue, or pick

your own color combinations. Quilt measures 66 x 82

$40 for 9 months includes pattern. We will be meeting the 3rd Thursday of each

month at 9:30 am beginning in January.

Ladies of the Loft (Thimbleberries) Club 2013 We will be starting again in January with a new year of fun

and treats! The group meets the First Thursday of each month at

9:30 am or 6:00 pm, and the Second Saturday of each month at

9:30 am. Pick your day and time and join the gals for fun, quilting

inspiration, and a look at what is new in the world of quilting at

The Calico Shoppe!

New in 2013, we will have projects and free patterns monthly.

Do them only if you wish to, but they might be too cute to pass up!

Still only $25 for the year, plus required book for 2013 (20% off

book until January 12th).

New members always welcome, grab a friend and come on down!

Spring Retreat March 14 - 17 2013

Best Western Trail Lodge

We’ve moved our retreat to the Best Western Trail Lodge in Eau Claire. We are very excited about our new

location. We have much more space, and best of all we are all in the same room! (Visit our website for a slide

show from Fall 2011) You will have luxurious accommodations with 2 queen beds, a fridge and microwave in

each room. There is also a pool and hot tub to lounge by for a little relaxation between quilting projects.

Our retreat will begin Thursday evening at 6:00 pm and will end around 3:00 pm Sunday. You can also

begin Friday morning if that works into your schedule better.

Cost of the retreat is only $100 which includes lunches and suppers with ice water and coffee available.

Contact The Calico Shoppe to register! ($50.00 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot)

Please contact The Best Western Trail Lodge at 715 838-9989 or 855 216-9980 (toll free) to make your room

reservations. Rooms are again $79.99 double queen standard suites (2 queen beds). Please tell them you are

with The Calico Shoppe Spring Retreat!

Our Fall 2012 Retreat is full.

Dates for the Fall Retreat 2013 will be available after October 22nd.

Are you ready for an 8 month Mystery? All your fabrics have already been chosen. We will

be using a line of fabric designed by Blackbird

Designs called “Cinnamon Spice” by Moda. It is

gorgeous, so that part is not going to be the mystery.

You will know what the fabrics will look like before

you start. The end result will be a mystery, but trust

us, it is a spectacular quilt. You can do the 77 x 77 or

the larger quilt which is 111 x 111. We will also have

two ways to sign up for the projects:

1) receive all fabrics the first month and just stop in

each month to pick up that months directions

or

2) Stop in each month and pick up fabric along with

directions

$140 one time fee 77 x 77

or

$22 monthly 77 x 77

$210 one time fee 111 x 111

or

$32 monthly 111 x 111

Sign up today we will be starting November 1st!

Fabrics arriving October 10th. Before Oct. 10th, stop

in to see pictures of fabrics used in quilt.

Mail order available!

Embroidery Group We have a fun group of embroiderers that meet at The

Calico Shoppe on the 4th Thursday of each month at

5:00 pm. They would love to have you join them.

Spend a couple hours with gals who love to embroider

as much as you do!

There is no fee, just come and enjoy!

Arriving Soon…

Duck Duck Goose flannel: Moda

Mama Said So: Moda

Kapalua Batiks: Moda

Cinnamon Spice: Moda

Juggling Summer: Moda

Double Chocolat: Moda

Color Splash: Moda

Simple Marks: Moda

Dancing in the Rain Batiks: Moda

Batiks: Kaufman

Jo’s Leesburg: Andover

Stonehenge Woodlands: Northcott

Forest Walk: Wilmington

New “Bali Pops”: Hoffman

Batiks: Hoffman

These fabrics will be arriving now through

December

Seasonal Table Runner pattern by: Judy Niemeyer

taught by: Jodie Madison

Certified Instructor

Join Jodie as she takes you step by step through the intri-

guing process of constructing these simply beautiful table

runners. Each one Jodie brings in is prettier than the last!

From each pattern packet you will have enough paper pat-

terns to construct two runners and one round table topper.

That being said, during class you will only be working on

one table runner. We have divided this class into two ses-

sions for your convenience, and ease of construction.

Class will meet: Wed. October 3 5:00 - 9:00

and

Wed. October 17 6:00 - 9:00

Class fee: $35.00 plus your pattern

“Wool & Needle”

Block of the Month If you enjoyed our Monthly Mini’s Block of the

Month projects, and enjoy working with wool,

you are going to Love our newest BOM “Wool

& Needle” by Buttermilk Basin. Start with

Jill’s class Dec. 1 if you need a refresher on

working with wool appliqué, or need to get tips

on doing wool appliqué, or just jump right in

beginning in Dec. with month 1 of the 13 month

series.

$15.00 monthly

CLASS REGISTRATION Pre-registration is required for all classes. Please stop in to

register and pick up your supply lists, or you may register by

phone, using a credit card. If registering by phone you may pick

your supply list up at a later date (if you live out of town and

would like us to mail your supply list, please let us know). Pay-

ment must be received at time of registration to guarantee

your spot in the class. If you must cancel your reservation, we

must know at least five days prior to the class, or no refund

will be given.

We always respect copyright laws. If a pattern or book is

required for your class, you must have your own copy.

Class Schedule

Beginning Quilting Tues Nov 6, 13 & 20 6:00 - 9:00

or

Wed Nov 7, 14 & 28 10:00 - 1:00

A great beginners class. Jill will cover a number of basic

quilting techniques, including rotary cutting, 1/4” seam allow-

ance, and the ins and outs of constructing accurate blocks etc...

This is a great project to get you started in the world of quilting!

$35.00 plus required book

Jill

Christmas Tree Skirt Sat Nov. 3 10:00 - 1:00

Make your tree skirt elegant or traditional, either will look

stunning. You will be using Thangles to make the construc-

tions easy peezy and in no time you will have a tree skirt to use

for many years to come. This would also make a wonderful

gift for that lucky person on your Christmas list!

$15.00 pattern included

Jan

Stocking Sweet Stocking Thurs. Nov. 8 5:00 - 9:00

Get that Lil Twister out of the drawer and let Jan show you

how much fun it is to create a charming Christmas stocking.

Make yours with or without a cuff, and if you have an em-

broidery machine you can embroidery a name on each stock-

ing cuff for that special person in your life. Okay… you can

embroider by hand if you want!!! Join the fun… sign up

today!

$20.00 plus required pattern

Jan

Spiral Runner Wed Dec 5th 10:00 - 2:00

This spectacular runner only looks complicated! You will be

stitching strip sets and letting your ruler do all the work for

you as you construct your Spiral Runner. Your family and

friends will be amazed at your skills!!!

$20.00 plus required pattern

Jill

Christmas Presents Tues Nov 13 10:00 - 1:00

Paper Piecing

Create this charming towel as you learn just how easy paper

piecing can be. You will have perfect points every time with-

out having to fuss about it!

$15.00 plus required pattern

Kathy

Half Moon Bay Bag Sat. October 13 12:30 - 3:30

or

Thurs. October 18 6:00 - 8:00

Join the fun as you take 6 fat quarters and create this fun bag.

We chose 2 of the same fats for our front and back, but go

crazy, chose different fats and see what happens. The six

fats also include your inner pockets and lining. This could

become your “bag of many colors”!!!

$15.00 plus required pattern

Peggy

Making the Cut Sat Oct 20 10:00 - 2:00

Machine piece those darn hexagons! Let Lynn #2 inspire you

as you piece hexagons by machine with ease. No kidding!

This project is a perfect fit to the trend out there right now of

“Modern Traditional Quilting”.

$20.00 includes pattern

Lynn #2

Machine Quilting 101 Tues Dec 4th 10:00 - 1:00 or

6:00 - 9:00

Learn the basics to tackling machine quilting without fear!!!

Have fun as you stitch your way through the ditch and onto

free motion.

$15.00 plus required book

Lynn

Wool Crazy Patch Sat Dec 1 10:00 - 1:00

This cute “Crazy Patch” background will be the base for your

“Wool Monthly Mini” project we will be starting in January.

Let Jill show you just how much fun working with wool can

be, then come January you will have your background finished

so you can attach your monthly wool appliqué to it.

This wool project is just ‘TOO CUTE FOR WORDS’!!!

$15.00 plus required pattern

Jill

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE At The Calico Shoppe and

The Purple Petunia Gift Shop

PRSRT STD

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

EAU CLAIRE, WI

PERMIT NO 1813 214 S Barstow St.

Eau Claire WI 54701

715-834-9990

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Park - Relax & Enjoy the Day

Downtown! The Calico Shoppe offers “FREE” parking in the ramp,

directly across the street, for all of our customers. The

parking ramp is now automated! The process has

changed, so just show us your ramp ticket, if you get one,

and we will give you a free payment ticket!

Hours

M - F 10:00 to 5:00

Thurs. 10:00 to 8:00

Sat. 10:00 to 4:00

Closed Sundays

and

November 22

December 24 and 25

January 1

International Fall Festival

and Parade

Downtown Eau Claire

September 15th Come on down and join the

fun...

The Purple Petunia

New for Fall

*scarves and scarf jewelry

*cute ladies tops

and

*lovely jewelry and accessories